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[…]The post Exploring Interfaith Dialogue & Cooperation: Sri Lanka’s Religious Landscape appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Insights Of A Tumultuous TV Debate & Airport Assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Buddha: The Scientist Of Suffering & Existence (Category: Breaking News)
- Is It Religious Extremism & Propagated For What? (Category: Breaking News)
- Exploring The Silent Wilderness Of Self-Discovery (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed hope for Sri Lanka as Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday brings hope for the world. In his Easter wish, the President said that as Christians worldwide rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we reflect on the profound significance of this event. “Easter is preceded by a time of fasting and […]
- Sri Lanka President’s Easter message (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks recommendations on 13-A from all party leaders (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil off to Australia this week (Category: Breaking News)
- President says Ramadan celebrated at a time Sri Lanka is seeing progress (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a message for Easter day.The post Sri Lanka President’s Easter message appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President says Legal proceedings related to Easter Sunday attacks process impartially ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka deeply shocked by tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremasinghe released from 108 lawsuits filed by victims of Easter S... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President’s 2023 New Year Message (Category: Breaking News)
The Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka has initiated an investigation following the death of a 50-year-old patient at Ragama Teaching Hospital shortly after receiving a vaccine.The post Sri Lanka Ministry of Health probes patient’s death post-vaccine at Ragama Hospital appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Swine Flu Vaccine Could Have Side Effects (Category: Breaking News)
- Ragama Hospital patient dies after vaccine administration; investigations underway (Category: Breaking News)
- Priority list in Sri Lanka for Covid vaccine identified (Category: Breaking News)
- Priority list in Sri Lanka for Covid vaccine identified (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Easter Message said that the government remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring national security. The full text of the President’s Easter Message: “As Christians worldwide rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we reflect on the profound significance of this event. Easter is […]
- Government dedicated to realizing the aspirations of all Sri Lankans – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Holiday Closings (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- UK television to reveal shocking details on Easter attacks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka focusing on competitiveness and export markets to reach prosperity by 2048 – President (Category: Breaking News)
The Sangha for Better Sri Lanka (SBSL) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) are saddened by the untoward incidents that took place during the Maha Shiva Rathri Event at the Vedukkunari Aathi Sivan Temple in the North of Sri Lanka. On the Maha Shiva Rathri night (March 8, 2024), in an alarming escalation of force, […]
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
- New envoys for Pakistan and Thailand in Sri Lanka present their credentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia and Sri Lanka discuss military training (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan to continue to stand with people of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s basketball team created a major upset when they beat one of sport’s powerhouses – Korea – in the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup played in Singapore yesterday.The young Sri Lankan team were total outsiders against Korea, who are a strong side in the region. The Koreans outmatched the Sri Lankans with their height and […]
- IMF final review discussion with President today (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka team departs for ICC T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- WHO experts to visit Sri Lanka to help eliminate leprosy (Category: Breaking News)
- Police team off to Dubai to bring back SL criminals (Category: Breaking News)
The ship which crashed into the Baltimore bridge, was heading to Sri Lanka with dangerous cargo capable of exploding – and had a “faulty” part, Britain’s the Mirror reported. The Mirror report said the crash could have been even more disastrous, as the ship involved carried 56 containers loaded with dangerous cargo capable of exploding – […]
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (Category: Breaking News)
- Thousands flee after dam in Ukraine collapses (Category: Breaking News)
- CB warns of catastrophic consequences if banking sector collapses (Category: Breaking News)
- Hulanda Oya bridge collapses (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
The “85th Annual Mount Lavinia 2-Mile Sea Swim” organized by Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU) together with Mount Lavinia Hotel, was successfully held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel beach on 15th and 16th of March 2024, attracting over 760 participants from both local and international backgrounds. The Prize-giving Ceremony was graced by Chief Guest […]
- 75th Annual Mount Lavinia sea swim at Mount Lavinia Hotel won by Kandy schools (Category: Business)
- Mount Lavinia Hotel observes Earth Hour: A symbol of unity and environmental consciousness (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Sunday brunch at Mount Lavinia Hotel (Category: Breaking News)
- MLH Avurudu Maha Gedara Kavili Kade 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
A heatwave which is affecting Sri Lanka has forced the Education Ministry to postpone school sporting events. Education Minister Susil Premjayantha said that a circular has been issued advising all Government schools to postpone sports meets and other outdoor sports events till late April
UNP Gen. Secy. prefers contest between RW and rivals first By Shamindra Ferdinando Commissioner General of the Election Commission (EC) Saman Sri Ratnayake, yesterday (17) said that even if the government decided to advance the parliamentary polls, the coming presidential election could not be postponed. Ratnayake said so when The Island sought his response to SLPP founder […]
- EC asked if President’s CoS can function as national organiser of a political party ? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sagala’s status has to be decided by Public Administration Secy: EC (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy’s visit: No cause for worry – EC (Category: Breaking News)
- EC ready to squeeze in two national polls this year (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Leap Of Faith Awaits appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- With A View To A Kill (Master Spy-James Bond)! (Category: Breaking News)
- Rat Cunning Or Intelligent Nation Building? (Category: Breaking News)
- Anti-Corruption, A Losing Battle? (Category: Breaking News)
- April & May – Images From Two Months (Category: Breaking News)
Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga says she is fed up with politics. The former President was asked, at an event, to comment on the current political situation in the country. “Don’t ask me about politics. I am fed up of politics,” she said. There were reports Kumaratunga was working with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) […]
- Vimukthi Kumaratunga not entering politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Chandrika questions failure to punish “rascals” (Category: Breaking News)
- Three convicted of attempting to murder Chandrika pardoned (Category: Breaking News)
- CBK slams SLFP after giving blessings to new party (Category: Breaking News)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Sri Lanka Chapter will host the Regional Project Management Conference 2024 (PMRC24) on May 31, 2024, at Hotel Galadari in Colombo, Sri Lanka.The post PMI Sri Lanka to host Regional Project Management Conference 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Regional Project Management Conference 2012 to be held in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- PMI Annual Regional Conference 2012 a resounding success (Category: Business)
- CICRA launches Project Management Institute – USA approved PMP training (Category: Business)
- CICRA completes project management training for Suntel (Category: Business)
[…]The post Climate Justice: Time For The Global South To Unite appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Interplay Of Climate Change & Water Shortages In Sri Lanka’s Ecosystems (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact Of Climate Change In Sri Lanka: National Security Challenges & Way Forward (Category: Breaking News)
- Forget The politicians & Their Bureaucrats, This Is Why We The Public, Need To Understand Climat... (Category: Breaking News)
- War, Peace & Lies (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe led the vibrant festivities of the 2024 IORA Day celebration at Galle Face Green today (March 10), underlining the imperative of "Ensuring a Sustainable Indian Ocean for Future Generations".The post President Ranil Wickremesinghe leads 2024 IORA Day celebrations at Galle Face Green appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- President attends 2024 IORA Day celebration at Galle Face Green (Category: Breaking News)
- IORA Day 2024 celebrations get underway at Galle Face Green (Category: Breaking News)
- IORA Day 2024 gets under way in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- The President joins the "IORA" Day celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Steps To Achieve Justice In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Transitional Justice In Sri Lanka: Accomplishments & Challenges In The Post-Civil War (Category: Breaking News)
- Abuses Undercut Proposed ‘Truth Commission’ – Human Rights Watch (Category: Breaking News)
- Too polarized to reconcile? The struggle for transitional justice in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Too polarized to reconcile? The struggle for transitional justice in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Neville Ladduwahetty During President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s India visit in July 2023, five Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) were signed by India and Sri Lanka to establish physical connections between the two countries. This was followed more recently by the launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) – a mechanism that claims to reduce the cost […]
- ‘Is India going to steal land, water and air?’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India assures continued support for SL at Creditors’ Committee along with Japan and Paris Club (Category: Breaking News)
- India to push rupee investments in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- PM Modi’s comments: ‘Ensure dignity and respect for Tamils’ (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has announced the release of his book titled "The Conspiracy to Oust me from the Presidency".The post Gotabaya Rajapaksa releases book detailing alleged foreign plot to oust him appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Gota to release book on conspiracy behind his ouster (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya activist denies Gotabaya’s conspiracy theory (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore grants further 14-day stay for former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry to summon Canadian envoy over sanctions (Category: Breaking News)
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced the release of a book titled “The conspiracy to oust me from the Presidency”. He said the book reveals the political campaign to oust him from the presidency. “I wish to announce the publication of my book titled “The conspiracy to oust me from the Presidency”. Foreign intervention has weighed heavily […]
- I will not give up the Presidency until my duties are fulfilled (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa releases book detailing alleged foreign plot to oust him (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya activist denies Gotabaya’s conspiracy theory (Category: Breaking News)
- Of that small issue (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe joined Commonwealth Law Ministers as they called for stronger action to ensure that access to justice becomes a reality for all 2.5 billion Commonwealth citizens. The Commonwealth Secretariat said that the Sri Lankan Minister attended the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Law Ministers […]
- Sri Lanka endorses new measures to improve access to justice at Commonwealth meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- We must transform justice systems to meet the challenges of today, tomorrow: Commonwealth Secy-G... (Category: Breaking News)
- New transitional justice process in Sri Lanka lacks credibility (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil returns after attending coronation of King Charles (Category: Breaking News)
and fostering innovation. Through a series of curated events and activations, Cinnamon Hotels and […]
- El Podio launches to offer foodies a unique culinary experience (Category: Breaking News)
- Chokolaate selects Top Ten Finalists for MDFD 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Fort Hotel and Thotalagala win prestigious Travelers’ Choice Award by Tripadvisor 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- LCY unveils debut ‘LCY for Her’ collection, redefining women’s polo wear with strength, and soph... (Category: Breaking News)
Significant events in aviation usually fall into three categories: Incidents; Serious incidents; and Accidents. While the first may need only an internal (company) investigation, the other two require an official Investigation ideally conducted by a totally independent authority. That is, according
- New DG appointed to Civil Aviation Authority (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Joint Fund receives Rs. 02 billion donation (Category: Breaking News)
- Director General of Civil Aviation denies allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- New DG appointed to Civil Aviation Authority (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ronnie De Mel: A True Democrat & An Economics Philosopher To The End appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Central Bank Independence: Issue To The Fore Again, But Will The Government Have Foresight To Do... (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Has The Monetary Board Failed The Nation? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Boards: Why Did Ceylon Give Up The Currency Board, While Singapore D... (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2021: A Reversion To JR Jayewardene Policies Of 1940s? (Category: Breaking News)
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk has urged the Sri Lankan government to implement credible accountability measures, investigating and prosecuting both past and present human rights violations and economic crimes.The post UN rights chief raises concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed laws appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- UN calls for targeted measures against Sri Lankans accused of rights abuses (Category: Breaking News)
- UN calls for end to draconian security laws in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urged to implement UN recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
- UN accuses Sri Lanka of continuously failing to ensure accountability (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Globally, A Rightward Political Shift Is Visible appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- After May Day: Now What? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Needs A Planning Commission (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian Presidential Election Results (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations (UN) has called for targeted measures against credibly-alleged perpetrators of serious human rights violations and abuses in Sri Lanka. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, in an oral update on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, said that two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri […]
- UN demands accountability from Sri Lanka on enforced disappearances (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Human Rights Chief lays out “Path for Solutions” for years to come (Category: Breaking News)
- UN calls for end to draconian security laws in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka urged to implement UN recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the Indian Ocean Security Conference in Colombo that the sanctions imposed on Russia over the war in Ukraine had not caused the collapse of the Russian economy, which had just shifted eastwards. The following is the text of the statement issued at the conference (Phase II) organised by the Pathfinder Foundation: […]
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe calls for unified action to safeguard the Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- President wants power rivalries out of Asian region (Category: Breaking News)
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